Dust entry

Vanadium fume

Finely divided vanadium pentoxide particulate generated in air during high-temperature or other fume-producing processes.

Airborne form

fume

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

eye irritationskin irritationthroat irritationcoughwheezingbronchitisbreathing difficulty

Evidence

The current NIOSH Pocket Guide identifies vanadium fume as finely divided particulate dispersed in air and sets a 0.05 mg V/m³ 15-minute ceiling REL.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description · 1

NIOSH REL C 0.05 mg V/m³ [15-minute]. Physical Description Finely divided particulate dispersed in air.

Controls

enclose fume-generating processes
use local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
protect skin and eyes
use appropriate respiratory protection